Supported Child Development (RMACL)
About this resource
Supported Child Development is a community-based program that is grounded in the belief that inclusion and family centred practice are important in helping children who require any level of support to actively participate in a full range of child care settings.
Services from the program:
-assist families to find options for child care programs that best meet the needs of their child and family
-work collaboratively with families, childcare programs, and other community professionals to develop individual goals
-make referrals to other community programs and professionals or support you in doing so
-provide training and support to parents and child care providers
-assist in community and kindergarten transitions
-determine eligibility for service and levels of support that can be provided, including extra staffing support
Services from the program:
-assist families to find options for child care programs that best meet the needs of their child and family
-work collaboratively with families, childcare programs, and other community professionals to develop individual goals
-make referrals to other community programs and professionals or support you in doing so
-provide training and support to parents and child care providers
-assist in community and kindergarten transitions
-determine eligibility for service and levels of support that can be provided, including extra staffing support
Details
Resource type
Parenting, Pre-school to Kindergarten, Supported Child Development
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
0-19
Eligibility
Referrals require permission from parents and are made by parents, physicians, public health nurses, child care programs and other community professionals.
Location
Regions
Fraser North
Cities
Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows
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